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Financial Stress

August 21, 2024 This week has been a bit financially stressful. There were issues with my job’s direct deposits, so I don't have any money. They are working on fixing the issue, so I received two small deposits to my Summit account. This emphasizes and necessitates a reason for a solid savings account. Financial stress and the implications for survival are huge. I would like to avoid this experience in the future. This one is out of my control, but it's still difficult to process and live through. It emphasizes the importance of intentionality around savings, but I'm also nervous that when my money is deposited, I'll return to this place as I continue to target paying things off and saving. Plus, my current carpet installation project is underway. This week, I'm a bit panicked, but this will pass. You might also be interested in I’m focusing on financial clarity and intentionality as the week kicks off. Setting financial goals has been a grounding practice for me. This week... Everything is going well! For some reason, I thought the end of December was the end of the program. Nonetheless, I've gotten my credit card payments back... This has been a trying experience, but I have direction for moving forward. I really appreciate Marco making time to meet and being flexible... This week has been great overall. I'm getting closer to receiving payment for work that I've completed this year! I'm so very happy that things are finally... We're back from Ohio, and it was such a great time. Brielle learned to play checkers and received her holiday money from my uncle. Travel costs were $83... Surgery is done and went quite well. I am home. I am a little sore, but I am doing great... I'm preparing for a procedure on Thursday. We only ate out twice last week! Yippee! I'm really trying to improve our meal planning given the status of... Surgery prep: This week I'm preparing for surgery next week if all the conditions are right. I'll be resting for a few days after and then gradually begin... This week has been okay. Credit card debt and medical bills are my current focus. I think I could continue to monitor the amount that we spend on eating...